Old testament book of isaiah chapter 61

In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. He opened up the scroll to isaiah 61 perhaps an assigned reading, perhaps chosen by him and read from the beginning of the chapter through the first line of verse 2. David guzik commentary on isaiah 61 describes the empowerment of the messiahs ministry, and the everlasting covenant between god and his people. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. When he sat down, he simply said today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing. Gary olsen on isaiah 61 but if one considers that oil means light and light means knowledge, than the oil of joy is the gift of god granted to those who seek him. It is identified by a superscription as the words of the 8thcentury bce prophet isaiah ben amoz, but there is extensive evidence that much of it was composed during the babylonian. The spirit of the lord is upon me to qualify me for effecting what is foretold and promised in the foregoing chapter. Therefore, we are told in the first epistle of peter, chapter 1, that the old testament prophets wrote of the coming of christ, but were utterly unable to understand the times and the seasons connected with this glorious truth. Chapter 60 describes the end result, while chapter 61 describes the. Isaiah 61 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on isaiah 61 bible history online.

Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 61 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 61 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Many believe the oil represents the anointing of the holy spirit. The superscription identifies isaiah as the son of amoz and his book as the vision of isaiah. The spiritfilled servant and the kingdom of god isaiah. Chapters 5666 are often referred to as tritoisaiah. Isaiah chapter 61 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The clearest old testament witness to yhwhs eternal.

As a whole, the book is a rather large collection of writings that were produced by a number of different authors, some of whom were separated by relatively long periods of time. Isaiah chapter 61 explained discover the 66 books of the. Verse 4 and they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. This isnt confined to the later incarnations of the isaiah tradition postexile chapter 40ff. They ask me for just decisions and seem eager for god to come near. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. One of the most popular old testament passages for a funeral lays out a vision in which all peoples shall enjoy a banquet of salvation. Isaiah 61 nkjv the good news of salvation the bible. Isaiah prophesied more about the messiah than any other book in the old testament. Because of its scope, isaiah contains one of the clearest expressions of the gospel in all the old testament.

Apr 15, 2016 watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The bulk of the book of isaiah consists of the prophet isaiah giving voice to gods assessment of israels failure to live up to the covenant between god and israel. Almost onethird of the chapters of the book of isaiah contain prophecies about jesus christ, addressing both his first and second comings. Many passages in isaiah hint, suggest, or proclaim a universal salvation. Isaiah 61 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries.

As christ has applied this passage to himself, see luke 4. Chapters 6062 comprise the core of isaiah 5666, the third section of the book of isaiah see the unity and authorship of isaiah. It is simply astonishing that some christian commentators ewald, hitzig, knobel have not seen the force of this argument, but, with the jews, imagine the prophet to be. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Chapter and verse divisions of the old testament were not known. The book of isaiah, as it now appears in our old testament, contains far more than can be attributed to the prophet. Old testament king james version of the bible, the book of the prophet isaiah. Isaiah 61 is the sixtyfirst chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. A topical bible which shows the most relevant bible verse for each topic. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. To appoint unto them that mourn in zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download.

Why will all this wealth and honor come to israel from the gentile nations who once despised and afflicted her. The following are some prophecies about christ in both his first and second comings. Isaiah is the first of the major old testament writing prophets those whose prophecies are written in books titled with the name of the prophet. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, the spirit of the lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the. Isaiah 60 the book of the prophet isaiah chapter 61. Isaiah 61 background information with maps and images. Isaiah 61 in 140 characters or less bible summary isaiah 61. It is identified by a superscription as the words of the 8thcentury bce prophet isaiah ben amoz. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the books of the prophets. Isaiah provides more prophecy of the second coming of christ than any other old testament prophet. Isaiah 61 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Isaiah, chapter 61 of the king james version of the holy bible with audio narration.

Declare to my people their rebellion and to the descendants of jacob their sins. Isaiah 58 true fasting shout it aloud, do bible gateway. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. In isaiah 61 a mysterious messenger suddenly appears, very abruptly and without introduction. He has sent me to bring the news to the afflicted, to soothe the brokenhearted, 2 to proclaim liberty to captives, release to those in prison, to proclaim a year of favour from yahweh and a day of vengeance for our god, to comfort. Isaiah 61 niv the year of the lords favor the bible gateway. Isaiah 61 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets so called because of their small size by comparison with the major prophetic books of isaiah, jeremiah and. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book.

Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Isaiah speaks about the messiahthe messiah will have the spirit, preach the gospel, and proclaim libertyin the last days, the lord will call his ministers. Book of isaiah, one of the major prophetical writings of the old testament. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. The essential message of these chapters is that god is at work in the historical events of the day to bring a glorious restoration. Book of isaiah, also spelled isaias, one of the major prophetical writings of the old testament. Find out about the project here, or feel free to get in contact. The spirit of the lord god is upon methe spirit of jehovah is upon me the septuagint, vulgate, and st. Isaiah 61 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The lords kingdom on earth, with its righteous ruler and his righteous subjects, is the goal toward which the book of isaiah steadily moves. Daniel 9 is the key that unlocks the truth here as elsewhere, but this was not known at the time that isaiah wrote. The restored earth and the restored people will then conform to the divine ideal, and all will result in the praise and glory of the holy one of israel for what he has accomplished. To proclaim the acceptable year of the lord, and the day of vengeance of our god.

The rebuilding of israels cities is part of gods future plan for the nation 49. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiahs province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon, isaiah 61. Isaiah 61 kjv the spirit of the lord god is upon me. Kjv reference kjv strongs sacred name matthew henry. Isaiah speaks about the messiahthe messiah will have the spirit, preach the gospel, and proclaim libertyin the last days, the lord will call his ministers and make an everlasting covenant with the people. Isaiah chapter 61 kjv king james version but if one considers that oil means light and light means knowledge, than the oil of joy is the gift of god granted to those who seek him. The interpretation of this chapter derives from no less an authority than the head of our holy religion, jesus christ himself, of whom luke wrote, as follows. The spiritfilled servant and the kingdom of god isaiah 61. Even from the first chapter, it is clear that the people have turned away from god and failed in their responsibilities as his children isaiah 1. Book of isaiah verses in the book of isaiah chapter 61 this section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of isaiah, chapter 61 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible.